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VA08 KYT

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,394 mi
Last recorded69,394 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 KYT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 69,394 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear sills-floors starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jun 2026 69,394 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear sills-floors starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2025 63,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 63,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 55,121 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 50,974 miles

Nearside and Offside rear exhaust corroded at joints

Fail 22 Jun 2023 50,972 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside and Offside rear exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 28 Jun 2022 46,761 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 45,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,808 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 41,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 38,396 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 31,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 27,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 24,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 21,521 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2012 18,543 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 12,925 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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VA08 KYT is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA08 KYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA08 KYT registered?

VA08 KYT is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is VA08 KYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA08 KYT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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